The Trump administration suspended leases on Monday for five large offshore wind projects that are under construction off the U.S. East Coast over what it called national security concerns, sending shares of offshore wind companies plunging.

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."

Gov. Healey calls federal government's national security claims 'another fabrication ... to further fossil fuels'

The Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission has issued the final permit needed, for 24 wind turbines to Madison Co. despite concerns.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont blasted the Trump administration’s order halting work on offshore wind projects, saying it will undermine attempts to lower power bills.